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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Shimamura headed on his journey?
(a) A resort town.
(b) A military base.
(c) A fishing village.
(d) His home town.

2. What does Komako have to drink after barging into Shimamura's room for the second time?
(a) Water.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Sake.

3. What can be said of Komako's mood when she is with Shimamura in the first half of Part One of the novel?
(a) Komako is depressed.
(b) Komako is happy.
(c) Komako has mood swings.
(d) Komako hides her moods.

4. Who does Shimamura ask to hire a geisha for him?
(a) A maid.
(b) The innkeeper.
(c) A restaurant owner.
(d) Komako.

5. What does Shimamura say he let himself believe about the young geisha?
(a) That they are better than other women.
(b) That they would all be like Komako.
(c) That they hate their jobs.
(d) That they would be approving of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shimamura admit he acted toward the young geisha?

2. What do Shimamura and Komako talk about?

3. How much snow is it said could possibly accumulate when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

4. Why does Komako bite her arm?

5. How much snow is expected when Shimamura arrives in snow country?

(see the answer key)

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